FSX SAS CRJ200

This comprehensive freeware repaint features the Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) livery applied to the Project Open Sky CRJ-200 base model, showcasing a faithful rendition of this regional jet. Created by Sebastian Szucs, the package delivers an authentic Scandinavian look and feel for Microsoft Flight Simulator X enthusiasts seeking a short-haul aircraft that replicates real-world operations across Northern Europe.

Overview of the Aircraft and Livery

The CRJ-200 (Canadair Regional Jet 200) is a compact regional aircraft designed by Bombardier and commonly utilized for routes that connect smaller airports with major hubs. SAS, or Scandinavian Airlines, operates in northern Europe and is known for its distinctive minimalistic livery accents. In this repaint, the bright fuselage, tail markings, and precise details are adapted to depict SAS branding in a style consistent with the real-world counterpart.

Key Technical Highlights

• Accurate external textures in 32-bit format, ensuring crisp visuals.
• No Mip-Maps included, which keeps the livery free from distant blurring.
• Enhanced paintkit details, originally developed for earlier simulators, optimized where possible.
• Compatible with the freeware Project Open Sky CRJ-200 (base model required separately from the Fly Away Simulation library).

Installation Instructions

1. Extract the texture.XXX folder from the downloaded file and place it into the main Project Open Sky CRJ-200 directory.
2. Open the Aircraft.cfg file in your CRJ-200 folder, then copy and paste the relevant [fltsim.X] section included with this repaint into your configuration.
3. Adjust the X in “[fltsim.X]” to the next available texture number in your Aircraft.cfg file.
4. Ensure the model= and sim= lines match the naming conventions found in your CRJ-200’s folder structure and .air file.
5. Save the updated Aircraft.cfg and load your simulator to fly with this new SAS repaint.

Additional Notes

This repaint is freeware and requires the original Project Open Sky CRJ-200 package, which you can locate in the Fly Away Simulation mod library. The author has endeavored to refine the existing paintkit, though it was initially crafted for FS2002 standards, so certain areas may not appear in the highest resolution. Nevertheless, the textures provide a compelling Scandinavian aesthetic for those who appreciate realistic liveries.